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Reno, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
268,959
Population
2,468/sq mi density
$78,448
Median Income
$45,180 per capita
$498,600
Home Value
$559,591 Zillow
$1,453
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
333 sunny days/yr
558
Violent Crime/100K
2,101 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,448 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$498,600 home value, $1,453/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Reno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,941 ft (1,506 m) |
| Area | 109.0 sq mi (282.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5491°N, 119.8499°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 176 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Reno has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.3").